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The Iowa Review, Rescue Press, and CSU Present: The Best Offsite Reading Ever

DreamBox at the Jupiter Hotel 900 E Burnside St, Portland, OR, United States

The Iowa Review, Rescue Press, and CSU Poetry Center Present: The Best Offsite Reading Ever! Featuring: Kirstin Allio, Caren Beilin, Paola Capó-García, Camille Guthrie, Nicholas Gulig, Meron Hadero, Dora Malech, Madeline McDonnell, Sheila McMullin, Adrienne Raphel, and Lisa Wells. Friday, March 29th, 7:00 pm. At the DreamBox, Jupiter Hotel, 900 E. Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214. Contact: Cleveland State University Poetry Center  

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Adrienne Raphel in Conversation With Bianca Bosker

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Almost as soon as it appeared, the crossword puzzle had already become indispensable to our lives. Invented practically by accident in 1913, when a newspaper editor was casting around for something to fill empty column space, it became a roaring commercial success practically overnight. Ever since then, the humble puzzle has been an essential ingredient of any newspaper worth its salt. Blending first-person reporting from the world of crosswords with a delightful telling of its rich literary history, Adrienne Raphel dives into the secrets of this classic pastime. At the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, she rubs shoulders with elite solvers of the world; aboard a crossword-themed cruise, she picks the brains of the enthusiasts whose idea of a good time is a week on…

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